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What Happens to My Nipples During FTM/FTN Top Surgery?

Posted on Oct 21, 2024 in FTM (female to male), FTN (female to nonbinary), Nipple sensation, Nipple-areola complex

4 Min Read: Female-to-male (FTM) and female-to-non-binary (FTN) top surgery is a transformative, gender-affirming procedure that aligns a person’s physical appearance with their specific gender identity. Depending on one’s preferences, […]

How to Care for Your FTM/FTN Top Surgery Scars

Posted on Sep 20, 2024 in FTM (female to male), FTN (female to nonbinary), Scar, Scar treatment

In our last blog, we discussed the type of scars that typically result from female-to-male (FTM) and female-to-nonbinary (FTN) top surgery. In this blog, we’ll discuss how to care for […]

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What Kind of Scars Should I Expect From FTM/FTN Top Surgery?

Posted on Sep 9, 2024 in FTM (female to male), FTN (female to nonbinary), Scar, Top surgery, Transgender Breast Surgery

As much as patients are excited to embark on a transformative journey, they always feel more empowered and comforted when they understand what to expect. Female-to-male (FTM) and female-to-gender nonbinary […]

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How to Talk to Your Surgeon About FTM, FTN or MTF Top Surgery

Posted on Jul 22, 2024 in FTM (female to male), FTN (female to nonbinary), MTF (male to female), Transgender Breast Surgery

A Guide to Top Surgery Discovering your true self and then transforming your appearance so that it aligns with your chosen gender identity is a challenging, stressful and emotional journey […]

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Understanding FTM/FTN Top Surgery Techniques

Posted on Apr 22, 2024 in FTM (female to male), FTN (female to nonbinary)

5 Min Read: For individuals assigned female at birth who identify as male, gender nonbinary or genderqueer, undergoing top surgery is a transformational step in aligning their physical appearance with […]

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Navigating Your FTM/FTN Top Surgery Journey

Posted on Feb 21, 2024 in FTM (female to male), FTN (female to nonbinary)

Gender confirmation is quite often a confusing, complex, stressful and profound process that transmen and gender non-binary individuals have to face. Though everyone’s journey is unique, the daunting challenges that […]

Knowing If You’re Ready for Female to Male (FTM) or Female to Non-Binary (FTN) Top Surgery

Posted on Jan 13, 2023 in FTM (female to male), FTN (female to nonbinary), Transgender Breast Surgery

3 Minute Read: Even for individuals who are born genetically and biologically female but have significant gender dysphoria, the decision to remove feminine breasts still may not always be an […]

Arizona Top Surgeon Steven H. Turkeltaub, MD is a Member of WPATH

Posted on May 5, 2022 in FTM (female to male), MTF (male to female), Top surgery, Transgender Breast Surgery, WPATH

Dr. Turkeltaub has been providing gender-affirming top surgery procedures for transgender and gender non-conforming patients for many years. He makes it his mission to create a clinical environment founded on […]

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What Does Recovery Look Like After FTM Transgender Surgery?

Posted on Apr 14, 2021 in FTM (female to male), Recovery, Transgender Breast Surgery

3 Minute Read: FTM transgender top surgery is a life-changing procedure that requires careful planning to ensure you get the most satisfying, optimal results. The procedure is designed to remove […]

Actress Ellen Page Announces That He is Now Actor Elliot Page

Posted on Dec 3, 2020 in FTM (female to male)

First coming to the realization that you are actually “trans” is overwhelming for most people. There is confusion, fear, anxiety, stress, depression. And more. This was not a situation […]